Traffic to be diverted on closed portion of U.S. Highway 431 in Guntersville next week

GUNTERSVILLE, Alabama - Weather permitting, a portion of U.S. Highway 431 South will be closed beginning Monday for at least three days, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation.

Traffic will be diverted just south of the State Route 79 South intersection for bridge maintenance at Big Spring Creek in Guntersville.

Southbound lanes in the area of the bridge will remain closed until the work is completed, which is expected be three days, depending on weather.

Traffic will be diverted to a single northbound lane. U.S. Highway 431 North will carry one lane of traffic in each direction. Motorists can expect delays.

"Motorists are requested to use alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure times, observe work zone speed limits and other work zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area," a DOT press release said. "ALDOT thanks motorists for their patience during this construction to improve Alabama's roadways."